‘Shape up now’

Alabel, Sarangani – Incoming President Rodrigo R. Duterte called on government officials and personnel who are into corrupt activities to shape up now while reiterating his commitment to cleanse the bureaucracy of corruption in his upcoming administration. Duterte, who graced the oath-taking here Wednesday afternoon of Senator-elect Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao and the newly elected officials of Sarangani and General Santos City, said the crackdown against corruption will be among his top priorities as promised during his campaign. He rallied incoming set of officials to join him and do their share in the campaign against corruption. “Let’s give the Filipinos a respite from corruption. If you really want to help your country, now is the time that I’m there,” he said in his speech at the jam-packed provincial gymnasium here. President-elect Rodrigo Duterte (AP Photo/Bullit Marquez, File) The incoming President said his anti-corruption campaign will not mainly target certain personalities but [...]